H.E.A.R.T YOUTH SUCCESS COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: H.E.A.R.T Youth Success Coach

PROGRAM: H.E.A.R.T Academy (MC, CP, SP, STEM)

REPORTS TO:  Mentor and Program Director

LOCATION:  TBD (in-person & virtual)

STATUS: Volunteer Part Time, 5-25 hours/month. A 12-month commitment with a minimum of 1 Saturday workshop per month. (future possible paid position) 

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated H.E.A.R.T Youth Coach to join our team. We encourage you to apply if you have an interest in higher education and holistic well-being and you are committed to building nurturing and safe learning environments for young adults. To excel in this role, you must possess strong communication skills, be organized, manage your time effectively, and work well both with students and as part of a team. Enjoying working with youth aged 13-18 and having a positive attitude are crucial for this role. Your responsibilities will include supervising students, assisting workshop speakers, and maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.

H.E.A.R.T Youth Coach Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with mentors, interns and workshop speakers with various tasks as needed.
• Encouraging positive behavior by fostering a respectful and focused learning environment.
• Taking attendance and workshop photos, and uploading photos to Google Drive.
• Open and close workshop building, ensuring the space is safe and clean.
• May be asked to facilitate a mentee roundtable discussions.
• Support students during workshop times, including between classes, during lunch, volunteer events, and field trips.
• Set up and break down booths, manage marketing materials during volunteer events.
• Document student progress and communicate with mentors and/or program director to keep them informed.
• Attend training classes, parent conferences.
• Assist students with completing required surveys and their Academy Online App profile.
• Attend yearly, 5 day HBCU tours as chaperones.

H.E.A.R.T Youth Coach Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification. A degree in education, youth development, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth or in a similar leadership role.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude, with a strong understanding of and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Be an emotionally stable and mature person with a sincere interest in helping youth develop to their full potential.
• Have access to an automobile, auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Have a clean criminal history.
• 12 month commitment with a minimum of 1 Saturday workshop per month

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Personal fulfillment through contribution to community and youth.
• Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals.
• Training sessions and group activities.
• Participation in a mentor connection support group.
• Record of volunteer hours to be used on future job applications

About The Blue Heart Foundation:

The Blue Heart Foundation is dedicated to building our community by providing an equitable and secure path to higher education, emotional health, and character development for young African American males. Some of our key programs include the Mindful Heart program, which builds social-emotional skills, the Mentor Connection, which offers sessions that facilitate important mentor and youth conversations, and College and Career Prep, which equips youth with the skills and knowledge needed for their future educational and professional pathways. We strive to create environments where our youth can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially by nurturing their well-being and community engagement.

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